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Division of assets is part of any divorce proceedings, and a family owned business could fall under the category of business assets, even if it was owned by one party prior to marriage or inherited during the marriage, for example. Whether you have a business before marriage or you start one during the marriage, however, you need to make sure ...

Divorce is never easy. In addition to the emotional turmoil of separating from a person you once loved, or may still love, you have to cope with tangible aspects of separating your lives, including splitting up a household and deciding who gets which assets and who takes on what debt. In Michigan, separation of assets is generally done in a ...

The vast majority of parents have the well-being of their children in mind when going through the process of determining child custody following separation or divorce. In an ideal situation, parents will remain amicable and find ways to share custody and care of children so that both can continue to have a relationship with children and kids can enjoy the ...

Family court matters are often emotionally charged affairs. Although judges are sworn to uphold and interpret the law to the best of their abilities, they’re only human, so it’s natural that at times they might behave in a difficult manner, especially in reaction to bad behavior by parties seeking divorce or fighting over division of property, child custody, or other ...

The state of Michigan demands the fair and equitable division of property during a divorce settlement, which includes equitably dividing all marital assets and debts. This doesn’t necessarily mean that everything is equal – the court will consider a number of factors when determining how best to divide property in a fair and equitable manner. That said, it’s not unheard ...

Any time a couple decides to separate, the main focus is probably going to be on the emotional trauma involved. However, practical concerns associated with living arrangements and material comforts are likely to take center stage before long. Eventually, a couple is going to have to deal with property division as part of their Michigan divorce. How is property divided ...

Creating a schedule for parenting time or visitation is often part of cases determining child custody. In cases of joint custody, children may spend equal time in each parent’s household, or time may be split unevenly based on the arrangement set by parents or by the court. Even a parent that obtains sole custody may have to allow for a ...

Assigning child custody is often a difficult undertaking. In an ideal situation, both parents will be committed to the best interests of the child, both will want equal parenting time, and both will be fit to provide for the needs of their child. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and family courts are often left to determine what is ...

When parents separate or go through a divorce, their main concern is often for the well-being of their children. However, even if you want to support your kids financially, you may find yourself in a difficult situation following separation from a spouse. Now that your family is supporting two households, the income that was once sufficient simply may not be ...

There’s no way to foretell the outcome when you enter into litigation. Just because something seems right to you doesn’t mean the law supports it, or that a judge will interpret the law the same way you do. The good news is that unfavorable outcomes in court cases aren’t necessarily final. Michigan courts allow for an appeals process that means ...

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I am forever thankful to you! The court has definitely taught me to be stronger. I remember you as a strong attorney who faced the judge who almost took the kids away. I can't imagine if that happened in that courtroom. You are my heroine!

D. Booker

Hey Renee
Just wanted to say Happy Birthday. But also -- as my daughter Liz turns 18 tomorrow -- I wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work on the case involving Liz. You fought for Sue and I every step of the way and we never, ever lost a battle with you at our side. While going through essentially two custody battles to get Liz living with us, you made it look easy and you won every round for us with ease.
Sue and I have recommended you to so many people that we've lost count. I think Sue will agree with me that you are honestly the best family attorney that anyone could ever hire. We'll both continue recommending you to anyone in need if an all-star.
You've been there to read my 5,000-word, long-winded emails, you've been there at every court date, you always were quick to answer every call and showed compassion to Sue and I all the time. Thank you for believing in us and giving us the confidence over the years in my daughter's case, especially when Liz's mother was making life very difficult for us.
Liz started at Macomb Community College today and she's doing well. She's working and growing up into a beautiful, mature young lady. I can't thank you enough for being responsible for getting Liz to live with us full time. Sue and I truly believe that Liz living with us saved her from living an enormously difficult life with her mother (Liz now has not seen her mom in over 3 years).
We've had a long relationship for 10 years as our friend! Stay in touch on Facebook and I wish you the greatest success in your practice and with your family.
Take care and all the best to you!

Tom and Sue Varcie

We are so very grateful that we found you and you agreed to fight for us on this year long battle. It certainly has been a stressful and frightening time as the alternatives to not winning would have been truly devastating. We couldn't have done it without your unyielding commitment, dedication, exceptional ability and hard work. We are aware and greatly appreciate how much time, lost sleep and interrupted weekends you spent in order to prepare and win for us. We are so thankful. We worried and rejoiced together and you were always supporting us.
Thank you so much and your team for all you have done for us. Hopefully we can keep in touch. And of course professionally, we will need you to help us with future issues as they arise. Again we are so grateful for having you as our champion.
You are the best!

Roger and Peggy P.

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